Control Arm install question

[mikedsilva]

Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

[gazzerr]

My guess is you potentially have to use a bunch more torque and shock to get a frozen ball joint off then the amount to install it. Perhaps this tool can't take that kind of abuse.

[Ayles]

Originally Posted by mikedsilva

Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

If you are replacing everything cut it off. Anything short of that will likely end in frustration and you cutting it off any way.

[911tracker85]

cut what off?

[mike sampsel]

I don’t know about this tool, but the one I bought in ‘97 worked fine on removal of my ball joints. I layed on my back and used an air wrench to get the nuts off,

[obscene]

Originally Posted by 911tracker85

cut what off?

The ball joints are secured by a ring nut that's nearly impossible to get loose. I ended up cutting a slit in mine with the angle grinder.



you can follow my progress here: DIY Front & Rear Suspension Overhaul - Youtube video series

[safe]

Originally Posted by mikedsilva

Looking to do this job soon.. but when searching for tools, Pelican Parts lists this as for "installation only"... why?
And if it's for install only, then what do you use to remove?

Chisel and BFH or a big pipe wrench.

[Ayles]

Originally Posted by obscene

The ball joints are secured by a ring nut that's nearly impossible to get loose. I ended up cutting a slit in mine with the angle grinder.



you can follow my progress here: DIY Front & Rear Suspension Overhaul - Youtube video series

Yes, apologies on not being clear. Cutting that nut off will save you time, your body and your expensive socket.

[911tracker85]

ahh cut off the old ring nut. DUH. already got them off without much problem.

new ones installed from ER.